Welcome to Gravitas Recruitment. We are a specialist accountancy and finance recruitment agency operating in Exeter and the South West and also place candidates in related office support roles, including HR jobs, PA jobs and secretarial jobs.

Payroll Clerk ( part time also considered)

We are currently recruiting a payroll clerk for a forward thinking, pro-active and friendly company based in Exeter. With an excellent reputation their company culture has resulted in recruiting and developing a highly trained and motivated team of professionals. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and qualifications and actively achieve this through structured training, staff appraisals and personal development schemes. A highly competitive salary is on offer with a superb benefits package including annual salary reviews, training to obtain accredited qualifications if desired, pension with employer contributions, private healthcare insurance and life assurance.

This is a full time permanent position however the company operate a flexi-time system with start and finish times. Candidates seeking a part time position are also encouraged to apply for this role as your application will be considered on this basis should you have the necessary experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining client’s payrolls and assisting the Payroll Services team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department. Candidates wishing to apply for this role must have auto-enrolment experience.

The successful applicant will work in the Payroll Services department, which act for many businesses such as those who do not have, or do not want, expensive, labour intensive and highly specialised payroll facilities of their own. The team provide a seamless and efficient service to an expanding client base across Devon and the South West.

This is an ideal opportunity for an adaptable, organised, highly efficient and numerate person to join the expanding payroll team.

You will be part of the practical day-to-day running of clients’ payrolls working as part of a busy and committed team. This will include, processing tax and allowances and delivering regular management updates. Experience within payroll and familiarity of Sage Payroll software is essential. More important is that you are cheerful, adaptable and enthusiastic and able to thrive in a busy office environment. You will also be used to meeting tight deadlines, motivated and have an extremely high attention to detail with excellent keyboard and IT skills, especially a good knowledge of Excel.